Gators use Transfer Portal to Announce Departure

Multiple Gators Announce Departure Through Transfer Portal

The College Football transfer portal officially opened on Monday, giving players a 30-day window to enter the portal. From Dec. 4 to Jan. 2. Players have the option to stay with their current team or try and take their talents somewhere else.

Following a 5-7 record for the Gators, 11 players announced their departures through the NCAA transfer portal as of Tuesday.

Standout Gator transfers

Former five-star safety Kamari Wilson officially entered the portal on Monday. Wilson, a 6-foot, 205-pound defensive back was a standout from IMG Academy in the 2022 recruiting class. He committed to Florida over Georgia, LSU, Texas A&M and FSU and was one of Napier’s first big signings after he was hired to be head coach for the Gators. After a successful 2022 season, making an appearance in all 13 games and adding 39 tackles and one forced fumble, the 2023 season was much different. Wilson’s playing time decreased exponentially due to two freshmen taking his spot. He was removed from Florida’s depth chart heading into Week 4, and never saw the field for the Gators after that.

To add to the list of players entering the portal, sophomore defensive lineman Chris McClellan announced his decision to transfer on Monday. McClellan, a 6-foot-3, 320-pound lineman was a top-rated prospect out of high school in 2022, being rated No. 1 in Oklahoma and No. 90 in the nation. He originally signed with Dan Mullen, and after his departure, McClellan stayed committed under Billy Napier. Throughout his career with the Gators, McClellan had 46 tackles, two sacks and one fumble recovery.